Offering aspiring artists an unprecedented opportunity to learn directly from legendary industry creatives connected to some of the world’s most brilliant productions, The Artist’s Lab Fosse Inspired Experience is an exclusive five-day workshop that will take place in Sydney in April 2025.
Open to singers, actors, and dancers of all levels, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to train with Broadway, West End, and Australian theatre stars and secure representation for international opportunities.
Learn from Musical Theatre Icons:
This year’s Fosse Inspired Experience boasts an extraordinary faculty of internationally acclaimed performers, directors, and producers, including:
- Ruthie Henshall – British West End and Broadway icon, celebrated for originating her role as ‘Roxie’ in Chicago (London) and for her performances in Les Misérables (Fantine) and Oliver! (Nancy). A global musical theatre legend.
- Sharon Millerchip – Acclaimed Australian director (Six the Musical) and original ‘Roxie’ and ‘Velma’ in Chicago the Musical.
- Suzanne Jones – Globally recognised producer of Chicago the Musical (Australia), Pippin, Hadestown, and The Book of Mormon.
- Karen Johnson Mortimer – Director of Chicago the Musical (Australia), Wicked (Australia), Annie (Australia) and first Australian to play Cassie in A Chorus Line.
- Lucy Maunder – Recently starred as ‘Roxie Hart’ in Chicago (Australia), with major credits in Wicked and Matilda the Musical.
- Michael Tyack – Legendary musical director of The Boy from Oz, All That Jazz, and Chicago.
- Paul Tabone – West End musical theatre star, renowned tenor (Love Never Dies (Global), Phantom of the Opera (West End & Australia)), international vocal coach, and senior talent manager.
- Maureen Andrews – Australian theatre legend with credits including The Boy from Oz (with Hugh Jackman), Grease – The Mega Musical, and Hair.
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Simone Sault – Broadway & West End choreographer and director for Love Never Dies (Global), The Phantom of the Opera (Australia), known for her dynamic work worldwide. Also performed as Velma and Roxie in West End and Australian productions.
About the Experience:
This five-day intensive workshop is designed for performers aged 15 and over, focusing on the distinctive choreography, vocal techniques, and acting styles that define what Bob Fosse inspired in theatre through his legendary approach. Participants will:
- Train daily in dance, vocal coaching, and acting through song.
- Work with top-tier professionals in exclusive masterclasses.
- Refine audition skills and receive expert guidance on industry representation.
- Perform in a live showcase in front of international producers, casting directors, and agents.
The Fosse Inspired Experience will take place at Village Nation (Sydney) from 11 – 15 April 2025. The workshop is open to performers aged 15+ with prior dance experience. Exceptional younger participants may be considered. Financial Hardship Scholarships are available for regional and First Nations applicants (ages 17-35). Proof of financial hardship required.
Only 20 spaces remain for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to train with musical theatre legends and take your career to the next level. For more information and to secure your place, visit: www.theartistslab.com.au for details.
Image: Fosse Inspired Experience (supplied)
Note: The Fosse Inspired Experience program is an independent work inspired by the choreography and style of Bob Fosse and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Verdon Fosse® Legacy LLC.